William Henry Ison (affectionately known as Bill), age 79, passed away peacefully April 17, 2021 while surrounded by his family. Visitation with family will be held Tuesday, April 20th from 1:00-2:00pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm (both at First Bible Baptist Church, 1441 SE Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs, Missouri). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “First Bible Baptist Church VBSC” (Vacation Bible Sports Camp for children).
He was born December 1, 1941 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Clarence and June Ison. Bill was married to Dottie on February 9, 1963 and spent nearly 56 years with the love of his life. He leaves an amazing legacy of love and faith for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bill loved Jesus, his family, and was a man of both grace and humor. He was a true gentleman, and a precious testimony of what God does in a man over a lifetime of nearly eighty years. Bill was a bus captain at Blue Ridge Baptist Temple for many years, a long-time deacon at the Lee’s Summit Baptist Temple, and most recently a faithful member of First Bible Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. He rarely missed Sunday services, small groups, and Bible studies, and he especially loved being a part of the Investors Sunday School class. He was known as a hard-working man and he retired two times – first after 30+ years at General Motors as a member of the UAW and then after 20+ years at Hearth and Home. Bill also spent thirteen years with his wife Dottie as foster parents to more than fifty children. He loved trains, tractors, yard work, and telling stories for hours to anyone that would listen.
Bill is survived by his son Noel Ison and wife Julia, daughter Teresa Allen and husband Duane, five granddaughters Brittany Gitthens and husband Tyler, Tabitha Swartz and husband Nick, Laken Green, Libby Odofin and husband Olawale, Isabel Ison, one grandson Thaddaeus Allen, three great-granddaughters Hayden, Mia, and Emmy, brother Neil and wife Kay, sister Wanda, and nieces Mandy, Katie, and Stacy.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Bobby Bonner
19 Apr 2021He will be missed. Love that Man!!! Such a sweet soul. Love people, his family and especially the Lord. Heavens Gain…
See ya soon!!!
Dr John Klema
20 Apr 2021Bill will be greatly missed. He will leave a void in our Investor’s Class as well as our entire church family. His faithfulness, cheerful Holy Spirit attitude and smile was an example to all. When we would leave I would tell him to have a “good day” and he would always come back with “and you have a terrrrrific day”!! What a blessing he was. So good to know that he is having a more than terrific eternal life in heaven.
Stephen L. Redding
20 Apr 2021We all loved Bill’s stories, and we loved the fellowship we had with him, in church, at breakfasts and anywhere we were privileged to spend time with him. He certainly was many of the things we all strive to be. We all look forward to seeing him again in Glory one day soon!
STEVEN A PETERSON
20 Apr 2021Sorry to hear about Bill. We will miss him, But we no he went home to be with is Lord and savior, also the love of his life Dottie, We knew Bill over 20 years, he was a true friend and Brother in Christ, Your family will be in our prayers just remember he is no longer suffering and we all be together soon. Steven and Bonnie Peterson
Jaci Pardun
20 Apr 2021Bill will be missed. Such a gentle kind neighbor. Always felt he would be there for me. One memory is a neighbor asked us on JULY 4th if we wanted to send a message to someone in Heaven. We both did. To Dottie for Bill. What a sight that was seeing our message going up to Heaven in a little hot air balloon. I hope I get the chance to do it again & will send it to Bill, thanking him for being such a good friend.
My condolences to Bill’s family.
Jaci Pardun